Takin' Care of Lady Business‪®‬ Jennifer Justice

Vanessa Barboni Hallik is the Founder and CEO of Another Tomorrow, a new ready-to-wear brand operating at the intersection of sustainability, ethics and design, launched in January 2020. She is also an investor in early-stage companies with strong ESG commitments and potential to catalyze positive change, and currently serves on the New York Advisory Board for the Trust for Public Land, for which she chairs the Playgrounds Committee.
Prior to Another Tomorrow, Vanessa was a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, where she held several leadership roles in the emerging markets fixed income business. While at Morgan Stanley, she served as a trustee on the Board of the Morgan Stanley Foundation and chaired the Fixed Income Philanthropy Committee where she initiated and subsequently led the firm's mentoring program with East Side Community High School, a public school in the East Village of Manhattan, in partnership with PENCIL.org.
Vanessa holds a B.A. in Economics from Cornell University and is an M.S. candidate in Sustainability Management at Columbia University’s Earth Institute. She resides in New York City with her family and two dogs.
 
In this episode of Takin’ Care of Lady Business®, Jennifer Justice speaks with Vanessa Barboni Hallik, a former Wall Street professional who made a significant career transition into sustainable fashion entrepreneurship fueled by her upbringing in a creative and environmentally conscious family and her strong business development background. Vanessa's perspective on this transition is deeply rooted in her belief that capital allocation shapes our future. She saw an opportunity to transform the fashion industry by meeting customer needs and delivering value through her sustainable fashion brand, Another Tomorrow. The brand differentiates itself through merchandising, price positioning, and technology, aiming to lead the industry towards a more sustainable and circular economy. Vanessa believes that commercial success and sustainable scale are crucial for their mission to succeed. She aims to expand geographically and deepen their focus on technology and circularity to benefit her business model and potentially others.
 
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Learn about Another Tomorrow's circular fashion model and its eco-friendly impact.

Overcoming funding hurdles in the sustainable fashion world.

Debunking the sustainability vs. profitability myth.

Tune in for insights on overcoming obstacles and fostering growth.


Quotes:
"I became really convinced that the way that we allocate capital defines our future. Like minded." - Vanessa Barboni Hallik
"If we had a choice, we would all choose another tomorrow than the one we're on course for. We would make different decisions and those different decisions would be available to us." - Vanessa Barboni Hallik
"I deeply believe that for us to succeed in our mission of really modeling the future of fashion, we need to be incredibly commercially successful. And otherwise, everything that we're doing is just like cute, that's cute, that's nice. Small niche brands can do that, but these are not things that are applicable to the wider industry." - Vanessa Barboni Hallik
 
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Sheri Howell is Head of Marketing & Communications for Medjet, the top-rated traveler protection membership in North America. She started her career at MTV, where as Vice President of Music she helped evolve a "little niche music television channel" into one of the most internationally recognized brands in history. Former clients and project partners of the branded content company she started after leaving MTV have included Walmart + Miley Cyrus, Intel + will.i.am, Virgin Airlines, Snickers, Sports Illustrated, the Hard Rock Casinos & Hotels, and more. Howell's viral content marketing and artist integrated campaigns have earned Emmy, Clio, Webby, CES Global Media, and NAACP Awards, multiple Telly Awards, and a nomination for the Titanium Lion at Cannes. 
 
In this episode of Takin’ Care of Lady Business®, Jennifer Justice speaks with Sherri Howell, a seasoned professional in the entertainment industry, began her career at MTV Music Television and quickly ascended to Chief Marketing Officer at Medjet, demonstrating her adaptability and prowess in various industries. Sherri's perspective on her career is one of growth, adaptation, and fulfillment. Starting at MTV, she honed her brand and talent management skills and, after 15 years, transitioned into entrepreneurship and marketing. Despite facing challenges in this new venture, Sherri embraced them with a problem-solving mindset, finding satisfaction in working with brands she believed in and creating successful strategies. Her innovative thinking and strategic approach have been instrumental in doubling sales at Medjet, even during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Discover how embracing change and taking calculated risks can lead to incredible career opportunities and personal growth.

Explore how a diverse skill set can serve as a secret weapon, allowing you to thrive in various industries and roles, opening doors you never imagined.

Uncover the power of collaboration between brands and talent and how aligning interests can lead to extraordinary success stories.


Quotes:
"I love to hear these stories because I think it's very inspiring and encourages women to understand that life is not linear. Your career is not linear. And you can use all of these assets and experiences that you've gained over time to transfer into other industries." - Jennifer Justice
“It kind of broke my heart that there was just less and less music [on MTV], and the types of programming that they were evolving into, I didn't really want to make.” - Sheri Howell
"People call us from all over the world. They've had an accident or they're really sick, they're scared, they're stuck in a foreign hospital. And we send a team that shows up at their bedside, rolls them out, puts them on a jet, brings them to the hospital of their choice." - Sheri Howell
"Make your own way. Don't let anybody tell you what you should be and do something that you love, because if you do things that you love, you will succeed." - Sheri Howell
 
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Courtney Leimkuhler is the co-founder and managing partner of Springbank Collective, an early-stage investment firm focused on building the infrastructure to close the gender gap. By investing in companies creating the tools, technology, and services that support women and working families, Springbank’s goal is to catalyze the new care economy and the future of inclusive work.
 
Before founding Springbank, Courtney was the Chief Financial Officer of Marsh, the world’s leading corporate insurance broker with 35,000 employees in over 100 countries. Previously, Courtney spent a decade at the New York Stock Exchange from pre-IPO through the sale of the public company in 2013. She served as a member of the Management Committee and the Head of Corporate Strategy and M&A during a transformational period for the company and the global exchange industry. Courtney began her career at Goldman Sachs.
 
Courtney serves as a board member or advisor to several fintech and insurtech companies, including New Front, Orchard, Coverwallet (sold to Aon in 2020), Betterment, and Asta Capital.
 
Courtney is a graduate of Harvard College summa cum laude and Harvard Business School where she was a Baker Scholar. Courtney and her husband live in New York City with their two daughters.
 
In this episode of Takin’ Care of Lady Business®, Jennifer Justice speaks with Courtney Leimkuhler, a seasoned professional with a background in financial services began her career at Goldman Sachs, gaining valuable experience in electronic trading, fintech, and regulatory matters. However, she decided to take a year off to travel and reflect on her career goals, giving her a unique perspective on navigating career paths and taking risks. Courtney believes in letting go of the idea that there is a specific path or set of boxes to check off to achieve success. Instead, she emphasizes the importance of being prepared to make the best of whatever opportunities come along and being open to alternative ways of acquiring skills. Her experiences, from starting in a traditional role at Goldman Sachs to co-founding Spring Bank, a company focused on building better childcare and making paid leave universal, have taught her the value of embracing flexibility, seizing unexpected opportunities, and adaptability.
 
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Learn the importance of trusting your instincts when making career decisions.

Discover why you should be adaptable and willing to take calculated risks to achieve career growth.

Why you should align your career decisions with societal challenges and find ways to make a positive difference.

Understand how to critically evaluate advice and make decisions based on your unique circumstances.


Quotes:
“We have massive problems to solve. I'm talking about one of them. But we have some really big societal challenges that I'd love to see more smart people with experience, without experience, engineering, everyone working together." - Courtney Leimkuhler
 
“My perception was like those practical and logistical supports were actually the main barrier and the way we worked was the problem." - Courtney Leimkuhler
 
"I think just sort of letting go very early on of this idea that there is a path and there's a specific set of boxes you're trying to check off has proved to be very valuable to me over the rest of my career." - Courtney Leimkuhler
 
“Nothing is objectively bad or good. It's sort of trying to understand what is the set of experiences that is leading to this piece of advice and do I think that those sets of experiences are actually relevant to me in this circumstance." - Courtney Leimkuhler
 
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Emily Tisch Sussman is a podcast host, women’s empowerment and family policy advocate, leading democratic political strategist, contributing editor to Marie Claire, and mother of three. Emily is the host of the award-winning podcast She Pivots, which features women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. After leaving her fast-paced job as the Vice President of Campaigns at the largest democratic think tank in DC, the Center for American Progress, she learned to redefine her own idea of success when she left the career she thought she would have forever. Emily is a seasoned host, interviewing countless leaders and influential women including Vice President Kamala Harris, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Secretary Hillary Clinton, Stacey Abrams, and Sophia Bush, to name a few.
 
A New York Giants fan and a life-long musical theater enthusiast, Emily considers her experience as a camp counselor for girls in Massachusetts amongst her most formative roles. She lives in New York with her husband and three children.
 
In this episode of Takin’ Care of Lady Business®, Jennifer Justice speaks with Emily Tisch Sussman. Emily is a constitutional lawyer with a rich background in politics and media, including hosting her show and podcast. She brings a unique perspective to redefining success and career pivots, emphasizing that careers are not linear and success can be defined in various ways. Drawing from her experiences and interviews with influential figures, she encourages individuals to embrace the idea of pivoting and adapting to new opportunities and to redefine success based on personal fulfillment rather than societal expectations. She also highlights the importance of storytelling and culture change in helping individuals navigate their career paths.
 
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Challenge conventional success measures and discover how to define your path beyond titles and salaries.

Learn how career pivots offer unexpected growth opportunities, reshaping your professional journey.

Find out how resilience propels success in evolving careers, turning challenges into steppingstones.

Redefine success on your terms, aligning with happiness and fulfillment in an ever-changing landscape.



Quotes:
"You can define success as it is happiness for you right now." - Emily Tisch Sussman
“…it wasn't just that my job disappeared. It was that my identity disappeared with it because my identity was so tied to being a professional success.” - Emily Tisch Sussman
“Even if it's your dream job, if they can't see that you're right for it, then actually you wouldn't have been happy there.” - Emily Tisch Sussman
 
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Sallie Krawcheck is the CEO and co-founder of Ellevest, an investing and wealth management company built by women for women. In a sea of financial services sameness, Ellevest stands apart with its mission to get more money in the hands of women. Prior to Ellevest, Krawcheck was one of the only financial executives of her generation to have held C-suite roles at the largest global banks — as CEO of Merrill Lynch, Smith Barney, US Trust, and Sanford Bernstein and as CFO of Citi. Today, as a venture-funded entrepreneur, she’s beat impossibly long odds to raise $144 million in venture-capital funding (women CEOs raise $1 out of every $10,000 Series B fintech dollars). Fortune Magazine has called Krawcheck “The Last Honest Analyst,” Barron’s considers her one of the “Most Influential Women in US Finance,” and Vanity Fair has named her to their “New Establishment List.”
In this episode of Takin’ Care of Lady Business®, Jennifer Justice speaks with Sallie Krawcheck, the CEO and founder of Ellevest, an investment and wealth management company for women. They discuss the importance of financially empowering women and debunking societal myths discouraging them from prioritizing money and investing. Krawcheck highlights the difference between saving and investing, emphasizing the higher chances of positive returns with investing. They address the gender wealth gap and the impact of investing on women's financial independence, including the ability to leave toxic relationships and pursue dreams.
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Unveil the secrets of how compounding can amplify your investments over time. 

Learn why one size doesn't fit all in investing and why women might need to approach investing differently. 

Get a sneak peek into a platform aiming to revolutionize how women invest. 

How to dive deep into investments that align with your values and secure your financial future while supporting causes you're passionate about.

Quotes:
“We've got to change culture to recognize that money wanting money is not being unattractive or unfeminine or greedy or shrewish or ugly or any of those things.” – Sallie Krawcheck
“The smart way to do it is not invest on your emotions but to invest steadily and through a sense of panic.” – Sallie Krawcheck
“The past is the past. Starting today [is a] good time to start.” – Sallie Krawcheck
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Fran Hauser is passionate about leveling the playing field for women and creating content and products that help us live our best lives. She does this through her investing, writing, and speaking. Fran has invested in over 30 female-founded companies across consumer tech, CPG, media & publishing, and wellness. She is the best-selling author of The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate, which has been translated into six languages and was named “Best Business Book of the Year, 2018” by Audible. Fran’s second book, Embrace the Work, Love Your Career, is quickly becoming the go-to for women seeking more joy and fulfillment in their careers. Fran regularly speaks at conferences and organizations to help women build careers they love while staying true to themselves. Fran is also the founder of Book Bound Co., a coaching service where she helps aspiring authors transform their ideas into books. Much of her current work is informed by 15 years spent in media, where she rose through the ranks at Time Inc. to President of Digital. She lives outside of NYC with her husband and two sons.
 
In this episode of Takin’ Care of Lady Business®, Jennifer Justice explores the importance of taking risks and following one's passions when building a career with Fran Hauser, an author, startup investor, and keynote speaker. Fran emphasizes the need to invest in female founders, understand the business behind creative ideas, and find a real problem that needs solving. She also shares the importance of relationships and expanding one's network, as well as the adaptability and feedback of the founders.
 
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Delve into the pressing issue of the significant gap in venture capital funding for women and groundbreaking efforts to address it.

Discover unique criteria for investing in startups, providing a blueprint for budding entrepreneurs.

The vision of making angel investing more accessible.

Understand the distinctions between being a finder, minder, or grinder in the professional realm and their importance.

 
Quotes:
“I feel like it's such a blessing that I can choose who I want to work with and what projects I want to work on.” – Fran Hauser
“You don't have to choose between being kind and being strong.” – Fran Hauser
 
“Relationships are just as important, if not more important, than the work. Because, again, we just talked about this career, this varied career that I had, and all the pivots, and I couldn't have made those pivots if it weren't for the connections that I had made.” – Fran Hauser
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